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CVE-2009-3884

First published: Thu Oct 22 2009(Updated: )

The TimeZone.getTimeZone method in Sun Java SE 5.0 before Update 22 and 6 before Update 17, and OpenJDK, allows remote attackers to determine the existence of local files via vectors related to handling of zoneinfo (aka tz) files, aka Bug Id 6824265.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=1.5.0
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=1.6.0
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_11
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_12
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_13
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_14
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_15
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_16
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_17
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_18
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_19
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_20
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_3
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_5
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_6
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_7
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_8
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_9
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update10
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_10
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_11
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_12
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_13
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_14
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_15
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_3
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_5
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_6
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_7
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_8
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_9
OpenJDK 1.7.0 Headless

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-3884?

    CVE-2009-3884 has a moderate severity rating, as it allows remote attackers to determine the existence of local files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-3884?

    To fix CVE-2009-3884, update to the latest version of Sun Java SE 5.0 Update 22 or 6 Update 17, or a newer version.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2009-3884?

    CVE-2009-3884 affects Sun Java SE 5.0 versions before Update 22 and Sun Java SE 6 versions before Update 17.

  • What potential impact does CVE-2009-3884 have?

    The potential impact of CVE-2009-3884 includes exposing sensitive local file information to remote attackers.

  • Is CVE-2009-3884 relevant to OpenJDK?

    Yes, CVE-2009-3884 is also applicable to OpenJDK implementations.

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